ST TDR016V1 User Manual

Features
Excellent thermal stability
Frequency: 155 - 165 MHz
Output power: 30 W
Power gain: 14.7 ± 0.3 dB
Efficiency: 60% - 72%
Load mismatch: 20:1
Beo free amplifier
Application
Marine radio
STEVAL-TDR016V1
RF power amplifier using 1 x PD55015E
N-channel enhancement-mode lateral MOSFETs
Mechanical specification:
L = 60 mm, W = 30 mm
Description
The STEVAL-TDR016V1 is a common source N­channel enhancement-mode lateral field effect RF power amplifier designed for VHF marine radio application.

Table 1. Device summary

Order code
STEVAL-TDR016V1
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Contents STEVAL-TDR016V1
Contents
1 Electrical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Maximum ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Typical performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Circuit layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 Mounting indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6 Package mechanical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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STEVAL-TDR016V1 Electrical data

1 Electrical data

1.1 Maximum ratings

Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings

Symbol Parameter Value Unit
V
P
T
CASE
DD
I
D
DISS
T
A
Supply voltage 24 V
Drain current 3 A
Power dissipation 25 W
Operating case temperature -20 to +85 °C
Max. ambient temperature 55 °C

2 Electrical characteristics

TA = +25 oC, VDD = 20V, I

Table 3. Electrical specification

Symbol Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Freq Frequency range 155 165 MHz
P
OUT
Gain @ P
ND @ P
Gain
Flatness
@ P
= 30W 14.7 dB
OUT
= 30W 60 %
OUT
= 30W ± 0.3 dB
OUT
= 150 mA
DQ
30 W
H2 2ND Harmonic @ P
RD
H3 3
Harmonic @ P
= 30 W -29 -25 dBc
OUT
= 30 W -52 -50 dBc
OUT
VSWR Load mismatch all phases @ P
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= 30 W 20:1
OUT
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3 Typical performance

Figure 1. P
35
30
25
20
Pout (W)
15
10
Figure 3. Gain vs P
Gp (dB)
vs pin and frequency
OUT
@ Vdd = 20 V
f = 160 MHz
f = 165 MHz
f = 155 MHz
5
0
0,0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1,0 1,2
Pin (mW)
Pin(W)
and frequency @
OUT
Vdd = 20 V Idq = 150 mA
Vdd= 20 V
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
f = 165 MHz
f = 155 MHz
Pout (W)
f = 160 MHz
Vdd = 20 V Idq = 150 mA
Figure 2. Efficiency vs
P
and frequency @ Vdd = 20 V
OUT
90
80
70
60
50
Nd (%)
40
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
f = 160 MHz
Pout (W)
f = 165 MHz
f = 155 MHz
Vdd = 20 V Idq = 150 mA
Figure 4. Harmonics vs frequency
@ Vdd= 20 V
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
Harmonics Level (dB)
-55
-60
-65
-70 150 155 160 165 170
H2
H3
f (MH z)
Vdd = 20 V Idq = 150 mA Pout = 30 W
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Figure 5. P
36
32
28
24
20
16
Pout (W)
12
8
4
0
4 6 8 10121416182022
Figure 7. P
18
16
14
12
10
8
Pout (W)
6
4
2
0
0,0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1,0
and current vs drain voltage
OUT
@ f = 165 MHz
ID
Pout
Vdd (V)
vs pin and frequency
OUT
f = 165 MHz Vdd = 20 V Idq = 150 mA Pin = 1.5 W
@ Vdd = 13.6 V
f = 160 MHzf = 155 MHz
f = 165 MHz
Vdd = 13.6 V Idq = 150 mA
Pin (W)
3,2
2,8
2,4
2,0
1,6
ID (A)
1,2
0,8
0,4
0,0
Figure 6. P
and current vs drain voltage
OUT
@ f = 155 MHz
36
32
28
24
20
16
Pout (W)
12
8
4
0
4 6 8 10121416182022
ID
Pout
Vdd (V)
Figure 8. Efficiency vs P
Vdd = 13.6 V
80
70
60
50
40
Nd (%)
30
20
10
0
024681012141618
f = 160 MHz
f = 165 MHz
f = 155 MHz
Pout (W)
f = 155 MHz Vdd = 20 V Idq = 150 mA Pin = 1.5 W
and frequency @
OUT
Vdd = 13.6 V Idq = 150 mA
3,2
2,8
2,4
2,0
1,6
ID (A)
1,2
0,8
0,4
0,0
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Figure 9. Gain vs P
20
18
16
14
Gp (dB)
12
10
Vdd= 13.6 V
8
6
0246810121416
and frequency @
OUT
f = 160 MHz
f = 165 MHz
Vdd = 13.6 V Idq = 150 mA
Pout (W)
f = 155 MHz
Figure 10. Harmonics vs frequency
@ Vdd = 13.6 V
-20
-30
H2
-40
-50
Harmonics Level (dB)
-60
-70 150 155 160 165 170
H3
f (MHz)
Vdd = 13.6 V Idq = 150 mA
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STEVAL-TDR016V1 Circuit layout

4 Circuit layout

Figure 11. Circuit layout

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Mounting indications STEVAL-TDR016V1

5 Mounting indications

Figure 12. PowerSO-10 mounting indications
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6 Package mechanical data

In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
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packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK®
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Package mechanical data STEVAL-TDR016V1

Table 4. PowerSO-10RF formed lead (Gull wing) mechanical data

Dim. mm. Inch
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A1 0 0.05 0.1 0. 0.0019 0.0038
A2 3.4 3.5 3.6 0.134 0.137 0.142
A3 1.2 1.3 1.4 0.046 0.05 0.054
A4 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.005 0.007 0.009
a0.2 0.007
b 5.4 5.53 5.65 0.212 0.217 0.221
c 0.23 0.27 0.32 0.008 0.01 0.012
D 9.4 9.5 9.6 0.370 0.374 0.377
D1 7.4 7.5 7.6 0.290 0.295 0.298
E 13.85 14.1 14.35 0.544 0.555 0.565
E1 9.3 9.4 9.5 0.365 0.37 0.375
E2 7.3 7.4 7.5 0.286 0.292 0.294
E3 5.9 6.1 6.3 0.231 0.24 0.247
F0.5 0.019
G1.2 0.047
L 0.8 1 1.1 0.030 0.039 0.042
R1 0.25 0.01
R2 0.8 0.031
T 2 deg 5 deg 8 deg 2 deg 5 deg 8 deg
T1 6 deg 6 deg
T2 10 deg 10 deg
Note: Resin protrusions not included (max value: 0.15 mm per side)
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Figure 13. Package dimensions

Critical dimensions:
- Stand-off (A1)
- Overall width (L)
Figure 14. PowerSO-10RF tape and reel
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Revision history STEVAL-TDR016V1

7 Revision history

Table 5. Document revision history

Date Revision Changes
27-Sep-2010 1 Initial release.
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